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T218 BJO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,812 mi
Last recorded159,812 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 BJO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 159,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 150,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 143,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 143,234 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 139,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 139,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR NO MOVEMENT IN ARMS

Pass 27 Mar 2010 136,168 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 127,178 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 113,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 113,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 102,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,433 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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T218 BJO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T218 BJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T218 BJO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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